Billy Ray Cyrus’ son Trace Cyrus shared a moving message to his father following the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer’s unusual performance at President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

"I wouldn’t have missed the honor of playing this event whether my microphone, guitar and monitors worked or not," Cyrus told PEOPLE exclusively. "I had a ball"

Billy got divorced frim singer Firerose in August 2024. Billy is “relieved” by the decision and has shared in a statement to the Associated Press: “I’m just very relieved…and giving thanks today to breathe a sigh of relief. It’s unfortunate it played out this way. It was a matter of the heart. Love is blind…that’s for sure.”